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In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, good GRC practices are more crucial than ever, especially in light of recent high-profile corporate failures and financial crises.

The EIMF’s Master in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) is perfectly aligned with this paradigm shift, emphasising the importance of GRC and designed to meet the current and future needs of the sector.

Our Master in GRC programme equips students with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate intricate regulatory landscapes, proactively manage risks, enhance transparency, and contribute to the development of resilient governance structures. This safeguards the long-term stability of the financial services sector.

Are you ready to join the financial services industry or enhance your expertise to implement GRC practices in your current role? Join our virtual open day event, where our distinguished academic team will share invaluable insights about this programme.

Exclusive Offer: All participants who apply will enjoy a massive 40% discount on their programme fees! This is a golden opportunity to invest in your future at a fraction of the cost.

Why Join the Open Day?

• Get Your Questions Answered: Engage directly with our experts to clarify all your queries.
• Gain Valuable Knowledge: Understand the critical role of GRC practices in today’s business environment
• Explore Career Prospects: Discover the diverse career opportunities available to you with a GRC qualification
• Evaluate the Programme: Assess if this programme aligns with your professional ambitions and goals.
• Meet Our Academic Team: Interact with the esteemed faculty who will guide your academic journey
• Access Scholarship Information: Learn about the scholarships available and how to apply for them immediately
• Book One-to-One Appointment: Schedule personal consultations with the academic director for professional advice

Register Now to secure your place at this exclusive event and learn how to stand out with the Master in Governance Risk and Compliance (MGRC)!

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Speakers

Adonis Pegasiou (Academic Director EIMF)

Adonis Pegasiou is the Academic Director of EIMF since May 2019. He holds a PhD in Politics (University of Manchester), an MSc in European Policy Studies (University of Bristol) and a BSc in Economics (London School of Economics (LSE)). Furthermore, he holds the ‘Certified Global Sanctions Specialist’ (CGSS) Certification offered by the Association of Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) and a Diploma in ‘Governance, Risk and Compliance’ (Merit) offered by the International Compliance Association (ICA). Following his doctoral studies, he held positions in the public and private sectors including Cyprus Airways (Head of Chairman’s Office and Non-Executive Board Member), the Secretariat of Cyprus Presidency of the Council of EU, the Embassy of Kuwait in Cyprus (Consultant to the Ambassador) and the Cyprus Cooperative Bank (Non-Executive Board Member – appointed by the Government approved by the Parliament and European Central Bank). In between his professional appointments, Adonis Pegasiou was awarded post-doctoral research funding by the Research Promotion Foundation of the Republic of Cyprus to examine the ‘Europeanisation of Cyprus’s economy’. For the duration of the post-doctoral project, he was based at the EUC Research Centre (Cyprus) and was also a Visiting Fellow at the Hellenic Observatory of the LSE. In addition, he has been involved in numerous research projects, published his work in various peer-reviewed journals and participated in numerous international conferences. Moreover, he has taught at the European University Cyprus (EUC) (2014-2016) and has been an Adjunct Lecturer at the Department of Social and Political Sciences of the University of Cyprus since 2015.

Despina Christofi (LecturerEIMF)

Dr. Despina Christofi holds a PhD in Law (University of Central Lancashire, 2018), an LLM in International Commercial Law (University of Glasgow, 2014) and an LLB (Hons) (University of Leicester, 2013). Her research interests evolve around EU economic and financial governance in times of crisis, European Banking Union, banking supervision and regulation, Alternative Dispute Resolution methods and International Investment Law and Arbitration. She has served as a Lecturer in the School of Law at UCLan Cyprus for several years, and worked in academic positions in other private institutions, teaching and supervising students in both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. She is currently holding an Adjunct Faculty position in the Open University of Cyprus. She has been I actively participated in curriculum development and assessment, ensuring that particular legal programs remained relevant and aligned with industry standards. For two years, she had the position of officer in the Central Bank of Cyprus, working on the preparation of specific Directives on the governance and supervision of credit institutions in Cyprus and representing the Central Bank of Cyprus in European Central Bank working groups on fit and proper, internal governance and remuneration for financial institutions. Dr. Christofi is a member of the Cyprus Legal Council and an accredited trainer of Cyprus Human Resources Development Authority, a Fellow in Higher Education Academy and a mediator. Finally, she has been actively involved in giving expert legal opinions in EU financial crisis law and banking law for Cypriot law firms and legal authorities.